ELA Review Quiz

What is an antecedent in a sentence?

• A synonym for a pronoun

• The noun that a pronoun replaces

• The noun that a pronoun refers back to

• A type of pronoun

Which of the following demonstrates correct pronoun-antecedent agreement?

• Each student must bring their book to class.

• The dog wagged it's tail happily.

• Each student must bring his or her book to class.

• Everyone should bring their own calculator to the math exam.

Why is the sentence "The dog wagged it's tail happily." incorrect?

• "It's" should be "its" because it is showing possession.

• "It's" is correct; there is no error in the sentence.

• "Wagged" should be "wags" because it is in the present tense.

• "Happily" should be "happy" because it is an adjective.

What is the correct way to correct the pronoun-antecedent agreement in the sentence: "Neither of the sisters wanted to share his dessert with the other."

• Neither of the sisters wanted to share her dessert with the other.

• Neither of the sisters wanted to share their dessert with the other.

• Neither of the sisters wanted to share his or her dessert with the other.

• Neither of the sisters wanted to share its dessert with the other.

How should the sentence "Each player must wear their uniform during the game." be rewritten to fix the pronoun-antecedent error?

• Each player must wear his uniform during the game.

• Each player must wear his or her uniform during the game.

• Each player must wear their uniforms during the game.

• Each player must wear its uniform during the game.

Which voice is used when the subject of the sentence performs the action stated by the verb?

• Passive Voice

• Active Voice

• Subjunctive Mood

• Imperative Mood

What is the focus of a sentence written in passive voice?

• The action being performed by the subject

• The subject performing the action

• The action rather than the doer

• The attitude or feeling of the speaker

Which verb mood is used to state facts or opinions as real or true?

• Imperative

• Indicative

• Passive

• Subjunctive

Which verb mood is used to give commands or make requests?

• Subjunctive

• Passive

• Indicative

• Imperative

What does the subjunctive mood express?

• Facts or opinions as real or true

• Commands or requests

• Wishes, recommendations, or hypothetical situations

• Actions performed by the subject